Tag: perthshire
Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy is a small but busy town located along the River Tay, just downstream from Loch Tay. There are a number of fascinating attractions and activities on offer in Aberfeldy, and visitors will find it to be a delightful getaway.
Kinross
A small town situated in a landscape of rolling hills, Kinross is easily reached from major cities in Scotland. Standing on the shore of Loch Leven, Kinross is fondly known as the gateway to the Highlands. The town is filled with history and natural splendor, providing an ideal escape for tourists.
Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy Golf Club began as a nine-hole public golf course in 1895. It was built on the plains along the south side on the River Tay. It remained a nine-hole course for a hundred years till it was extended in a unique way. Aberfeldy Golf Club was made into an eighteen-hole parkland golf course that stretched on both sides of the River Tay. In 1995 the club built a private, reinforced glass ...
Callander
Scotland is usually associated with seaside links courses but there are lovely inland golf clubs like the Callander Golf Club that allow you to play a challenging round of golf in one of the most scenic parts of the country. Located in the picture postcard surroundings of the Trossachs uplands in Central Scotland, the Callander golf course is a short tight course of 5125 yards. It is within ...
Taymouth Castle
Taymouth Castle Golf Course in Perthshire Scotland is part of a privately owned estate where visitors can fish, play golf and live in the estate cottages. The Taymouth Estate was sold in 1921 and the castle was converted into a hotel. James Braid was commissioned to create a course for the guests and the result was a magnificent parkland course, surrounded by hills, mountains, rivers and streams.
Meigle
When you first arrive at Meigle it may strike you as a humble and simplistic village. However within this tiny little village there is a glorious historical treasure – the Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum. The majority of visitors to the museum are just passing through for the day and many never truly experience the town’s real charm. Meigle, Scotland, is situated in Strathmore on the eastern ...
Forgandenny
If you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway destination in Scotland you will find that not only is Forgandenny quiet, but it is also accessible. This small village is located only about four miles southwest of Perth and it can be reached by taking a 20-minute bus ride from this city. For those slightly further a field, Forgandenny is only 45 minutes from Edinburgh and one hour away from ...
Crieff
The second largest town in Perthshire, Crieff is situated on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands. This means that you can enjoy stunning views combined with warm hospitality and great Scottish charm. Crieff is situated near the River Earn and is overshadowed by a beautifully wooded hill. The town itself is quite pretty and filled with interesting tourist attractions such as the ...
Callander
If you are thinking of visiting the eastern side of the Trossachs National Park in Scotland, you will likely already be considering Callander as a tourist resort. This stunning little highland town is filled with B&Bs, log cabins, lodges and self-catering cottages, making it the ideal place to stay when visiting Perthshire or the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Callander is considered ...
Blairgowrie
High above the narrow and deep valley of Strathmore, spills the mighty River Ericht. Its immense strength has long been a source of life for the twin towns Blairgowrie and Rattray that came to rest on the embankments of this river many hundreds of years ago. Unlike so many other villages and towns of old, Blairgowrie had already begun to establish itself as an expanding town with the ...
